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♝ Denmark sold these islands to the U.S. for 25 million dollars in gold! 🌍 U.S. Virgin Islands • Bought by the U.S. from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million in gold , a strategic Caribbean territory that is now a major tropical tourism destination. • These islands were originally owned by Denmark, which controlled them from the 17th century. • The United States purchased the islands in 1917 for $25 million in gold 💰. • Why did the U.S. buy them? During World War I, the U.S. was concerned that Germ

Beach days in the U.S. Virgin Islands are a given, but did you know a whole world of adventure awaits after the sun sets? 🌙​ From an excursion with Night Kayak to an evening dive or stargazing, there's more of the Caribbean to explore after dark. Find out more: https://traveldreamsmagazine.com/discover-the-magic-of-the-u-s-virgin-islands-after-dark/ #VisitUSVI #NaturallyInRhythm | United States Virgin Islands